Senior Project Manager, Construction & Development
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead data center construction projects from inception to completion, focusing on mission-critical MEP systems. Support planning and permitting, collaborate with Procurement to issue RFPs for General Contractors, and negotiate contracts with Commissioning Agents, testing vendors, and subcontractors. Manage project budgets, oversee engineers and vendors through pre-construction, commissioning, and closeout, and conduct weekly status meetings to prepare detailed reports. Assist with utility coordination, participate in OAC and Low Voltage meetings, and implement sustainability programs. Monitor technical, contractual, and procurement requirements while enforcing schedules, safety, and quality control. Travel up to 25% of the time to project sites.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience working in mission-critical data center development, general construction, and heavy MEP systems construction
- Experience leading construction project teams, including third-party owner's project managers, subcontractors, and the General Contractor, ensuring alignment on project scope, schedule, and execution
- Strong ability to manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Experience negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts
- Ability to monitor and enforce project schedules, safety, and quality control
- Hands-on approach, willing to engage in daily project challenges and problem solving
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interface with multiple stakeholders at various levels
- Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and disciplines, including internal teams, vendors, and external partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, and Procore
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to project sites and key locations
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field
- Project Management accreditation (PMP or similar)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, or similar roles
- Experience working in multi-megawatt data center construction and large-scale infrastructure projects, including phased fit-out projects
- Experience with commissioning efforts, ensuring a smooth transition from construction to operational readiness
- Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)
- Experience managing multiple high-volume projects simultaneously, typically overseeing three to four projects with interdependent milestones
- Experience managing programs with concurrent projects across multiple sites
- Demonstrated success in communicating project requirements to senior management, vendors, and public officials
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